Representing the most comprehensive collection of historic early American locomotives and rolling stock through modern times in the world.
The first, best, last, or only of their kind.
The Museum’s locomotive and rolling stock collection contains many unique examples of historically significant pieces from the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, as well as other regional railroads and includes the finest collection of 19th Century American steam locomotives found anywhere. The Museum’s roster of locomotives and rolling stock represent the first, last, best or only of their kind in existence today. Explore some of these historic pieces on view at the Museum below.
AFT No. 1
American Freedom Train (AFT) No. 1
Steam Locomotive
B&O No. 3316
"Washington"
Observation Tavern Car
Tom Thumb
Steam Locomotive
B&O No. 600
"J.C. Davis"
Steam Locomotive
B&O No. 51
Diesel Locomotive
C&O No. 490
Hudson
Steam Locomotive
B&O No. 25
"William Mason"
Steam Locomotive
CNJ No. 1000
Diesel Locomotive
B&O No. 3684
Diesel-Electric Locomotive
Digital Collection
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Did you know?
President Lincoln was safely transported by the B&O Railroad from Baltimore to DC for his inauguration under the threat of assassination.
“Wonderful rail museum with many historic engines, passenger cars, mail car, troop transport, and more. Several models layouts including the Smithsonian collection of models which was amazing. Wonderful presentation on the underground railroad. We will visit again.”
Jeffery O.
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